Country park play area reopens after revamp

The ribbon was cut by the Mayor of Rushcliffe

A revamped play park has opened at a Nottinghamshire country park.

New equipment including accessible features was unveiled at Rushcliffe Country Park on Monday.

The play area includes a new tower featuring a new wooden trail which offers panoramic views of the Ruddington park.

There is also a new pendulum pod swing and a wheelchair see-saw, while much of the existing play area has been refurbished and upgraded.

Schoolchildren gave the new park a play test

The project is part of a £175,000 investment in the park and in Greythorn Drive Park in West Bridgford by Rushcliffe Borough Council.

Mayor of Rushcliffe Andy Brown said: “Rushcliffe Country Park is the jewel in the crown of Rushcliffe, along with the new cafe, toilets, skate park and refurbished paths, the park is a great place for everyone of all ages to visit.”

The facility is now back open after the work

Children from St Peter’s Junior School were invited to test out the new look park.

Headteacher Michael Bradley said: “As a regular visitor with my two young children, I was keen to see the improvements that had been made and was extremely impressed.

“Our Year 3 pupils had a fantastic time exploring and playing on the new equipment, and had a great afternoon.”

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